# Currency

The following instructions use a Cricut Maker 3 and Design Space's Print then Cut feature to create the Technopoly currency. All paper currency can be made without a Cricut using a printer, ruler, and paper cutter or scissors. 

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## Materials

| Currency Denomination | Materials                             | Amount     |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| 1                     | 8.5" x 11" white printer paper        | 6-8 sheets |
| 5                     | 8.5" x 11" pink printer paper         | 6-8 sheets |
| 10                    | 8.5" x 11" light yellow printer paper | 6-8 sheets |
| 20                    | 8.5" x 11" light green printer paper  | 6-8 sheets |
| 50                    | 8.5" x 11" light blue printer paper   | 6-8 sheets |
| 100                   | 8.5" x 11" light orange printer paper | 6-8 sheets |
| 500                   | 8.5" x 11" dark orange printer paper  | 6-8 sheets |

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## Dimensions

All cards should be 4" width x 1.921" height.

## How to Create Technopoly Currency with Cricut and Design Space

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### Start a new project.

Open a blank canvas by selecting **New Project.**
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### Upload files into Design Space.

Upload one currency graphic.

Do not remove image background.

Convert image to **Flat Graphic** to prompt **Print Then Cut** function.
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### Resize graphic in Design Space canvas.

Dimensions: 4” width x 1.921” height
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### Add an offset.

Select the graphic and click **Offset.**

Change offset distance to 0.05 inches.

Select the **squared** corner.

Change offset color to **White**.
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### Group all layers.

Select the currency graphic and newly created offset layers in the right-hand side panel.

Click the **Group** icon.
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### Flatten image.

Select the newly grouped layers and click **Flatten.**

This triggers Cricut's **Print Then Cut** feature and ensures the Cricut will only cut around the edges of the card.
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### Duplicate graphics.

Duplicate graphic for a total of 30.
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### Make project.

Click **Make**.

Change material size to 8.5 inches x 11 inches.
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### Send graphics to printer.

Load the corresponding color paper into the printer.

Click **Continue** and then **Send to Printer**.

Toggle **Bleed** to the off position.

Toggle **Use System Dialog** to the on position. This helps to choose the correct paper tray if needed.
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### Print your cards.

Cards will print with a sensor around the graphics to signal the Cricut to cut in the correct places.
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### Connect to your Cricut and cut the cards.

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### Repeat steps 1-11 for each currency denomination.

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